Rivers in Massachusetts
Green Harbor, Marshfield (In MLLW)
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 15.50 ft |
| Moderate flood | 13.50 ft |
| Minor flood | 11.50 ft |
| Action | 11.00 ft |
- 14.00 ft14.0: Widespread flooding of coastal areas along the south shore from Cohasset to Plymouth is expected. Large swells breaking on the coastline may produce structural damage to roads and homes near the time of high tide. Evacuations and road closures may be required. Significant beach erosion is also expected.
- 13.50 ftSignificant flooding of coastal areas along the South Shore from Cohasset to Plymouth is expected. Large swells breaking on the coastline may damage some immediate coastal roads and homes near the time of high tide. Evacuations and road closures may be required. Significant beach erosion is also likely.
- 13.00 ftFlooding is expected in low lying areas of Cohasset, Scituate and Marshfield. Some localized evaucations may be required as coastal roads become inundated. Large waves will produce beach erosion.
- 12.50 ftMinor flooding and beach erosion is expected across low lying sections of Cohasset, Scituate and Marshfield. Immediate coastal roads may be impassable for a time nearest the time of high tide.
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Northeast River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.